Massive recruitment at Action Against Hunger Nigeria

ACTION AGAINST HUNGER RECRUITMENT 2026

Action Against Hunger Nigeria is recruiting qualified and experienced candidates to fill five vacant positions across its operations in Borno State and Abuja.

Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger through lifesaving interventions in Nutrition, Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods, and Social Protection.

The organization has operated in Nigeria since 2010 and currently implements humanitarian and development programmes across Northeast and Northwest Nigeria.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply for the following positions.

1. Buffer Stock Programme Manager

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State

Employment Type: Full Time

Department: Nutrition and Health

Job Level: Manager/Supervisor

Application Deadline: 16 November 2026 at 5:00 PM Nigerian Time

Job Description

Action Against Hunger Nigeria is seeking a qualified Buffer Stock Programme Manager to oversee the management of its Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) buffer stock programme.

The successful candidate will coordinate with the Nutrition Sector, UNICEF and State Ministries of Health in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States, as well as Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States, to ensure timely responses to requests for RUTF supplies from programme partners.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall project management, technical guidance and leadership to ensure successful implementation of programme activities.
Oversee project activities from procurement to dispatch of commodities and identify challenges requiring corrective action.
Conduct monitoring visits to outpatient therapeutic programmes and stabilization centres operated by Action Against Hunger and its partners.
Plan, forecast and monitor project resources and prepare monthly updates and donor reports.
Ensure compliance with warehouse management procedures, stock documentation and distribution standards.
Coordinate partnerships with the Nutrition Sector, UNICEF, State Ministries of Health and other relevant stakeholders.
Monitor the availability and movement of nutrition commodities and update the project supply plan accordingly.
Coordinate procurement, transportation and warehousing activities to ensure timely delivery of supplies.
Supervise third-party logistics providers and monitor their performance, transportation standards and compliance with security regulations.
Manage commodity tracking systems and provide last-mile delivery support to programme partners when required.
Monitor warehouse storage conditions, conduct monthly inventories and spot checks, and review warehouse reports.
Ensure compliance with safety and security procedures and report project-related security incidents within four hours.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Administration or a related field.

Candidates must also have:

At least 4 years of experience in logistics management, preferably supporting distribution programmes or managing Nutrition and Health programmes.
Strong project management, coordination and leadership skills.
Excellent reporting, analytical, communication and negotiation skills.
Knowledge of logistics operations, budget management, financial accountability and commodity tracking.
Experience in humanitarian logistics projects, warehouse management or centralized humanitarian services.
Experience in donor reporting, particularly for ECHO, EU, UN agencies or US government-funded projects, will be an advantage.
Ability to work independently, manage workloads and operate in complex emergency environments.
Willingness to travel frequently and work in remote and challenging locations.
Strong computer and IT skills.

Employee Benefits

Successful candidates will enjoy 100 percent health care coverage, access to the Talent Soft e-learning platform, maternity or paternity leave, compassionate leave for a hospitalized child and creche facilities for babies.

Application Link

2. Community Mobilization Officer

Location: Maiduguri and Mobbar, Borno State

Employment Type: Full Time

Department: Nutrition and Health

Job Level: Mid Level

Number of Vacancies: 4

Application Deadline: 17 November 2026 at 5:00 PM Nigerian Time

Job Description

Action Against Hunger Nigeria is recruiting Community Mobilization Officers to support the implementation of community mobilization activities under its Nutrition and Health Project, including the Tom Brown Initiative.

The successful candidates will work closely with local communities to encourage participation in programme activities, strengthen community engagement and build relationships with community members, traditional leaders and government stakeholders.

The officers will also promote the inclusion of people across different ethnicities, religions, genders and age groups.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement community mobilization and sensitization plans to support effective programme delivery.
Coordinate community mobilization activities at the Local Government Area level in accordance with approved work plans.
Organize community training, orientation and awareness activities on nutrition and health interventions.
Support the recruitment and selection of Community Health Influencers, Promoters and Services agents, care group promoters and community volunteers.
Establish and strengthen care groups, support groups and mother groups for pregnant and lactating women.
Build relationships with community leaders, religious leaders, government officials and humanitarian stakeholders.
Organize training and capacity-building activities for community promoters, health workers and volunteers.
Provide technical supervision, coaching and mentoring to assistant community mobilization officers and community promoters.
Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of care group activities across assigned communities.
Support household visits and community census activities to identify eligible beneficiary households.
Maintain accurate databases of health facilities, community promoters, volunteers and care groups.
Review community activity reports, analyse programme data and provide feedback to field teams.
Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly work plans, budgets, reports, case studies and success stories.
Facilitate coordination meetings and strengthen collaboration between health facilities and community-level programme activities.
Represent Action Against Hunger during relevant community and stakeholder engagements.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Health Education, Community Development, Sociology, Psychology, Communications or a related Social Science field.

Candidates must also have:

At least 2 years of experience in community mobilization, preferably within a humanitarian setting.
Experience in Nutrition, Health or WASH programmes.
Strong community engagement, communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with community members, local leaders, government officials and partner organizations.
Good organizational and reporting skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Fluency in English. Knowledge of Hausa and/or Kanuri will be an added advantage.

Work Locations

Maiduguri: 3 vacancies

Mobbar: 1 vacancy

Employee Benefits

Application Link

3. Mission ICT Specialist

Location: Abuja, FCT

Employment Type: Full Time

Department: Logistics

Job Level: Experienced

Application Deadline: 16 November 2026 at 5:00 PM Nigerian Time

Job Description

Action Against Hunger Nigeria is seeking an experienced Mission ICT Specialist to oversee the implementation of the organization’s information technology strategy across its Nigerian operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing computer systems, ICT infrastructure, telecommunications, technical support services and ICT personnel across the mission.

The position is based in Abuja and requires frequent travel to field offices.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the organization’s computer fleet and ensure compliance with established ICT standards.
Monitor antivirus systems, security updates, workstation maintenance and data backup procedures.
Coordinate the assignment, maintenance, repair and movement of ICT equipment.
Manage the installation, maintenance and monitoring of local networks and other ICT infrastructure.
Monitor network performance, firewall systems, internet connections and data backup systems.
Develop and maintain technical documentation relating to network infrastructure and internet connectivity.
Ensure the continuous availability of telecommunications services, including internet, radio, satellite and telephone systems.
Coordinate telecommunications service providers and monitor service quality and associated costs.
Provide technical support to staff and resolve computer, software, network and communication-related issues.
Organize ICT training for employees and ensure compliance with information security procedures.
Prepare monthly ICT activity reports, equipment inventories and telecommunications performance reports.
Recommend improvements to ICT systems and develop strategies to improve operational efficiency.
Supervise the ICT team, coordinate work schedules, organize recruitment and support staff development.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Candidates with qualifications in unrelated fields may also be considered if they possess relevant professional certifications and at least 7 years of work-related experience.

Additional requirements include:

Relevant professional certifications or training in ICT-related fields.
At least 3 years of experience in similar ICT responsibilities.
Previous experience working with NGOs, particularly international NGOs, will be an advantage.
Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Ability to work independently and effectively within a diverse, multicultural and multi-site working environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Fluency in English.

Employee Benefits

Application Link

4. Nutrition and Health Officer

Location: Maiduguri and Mobbar, Borno State

Employment Type: Full Time

Department: Nutrition and Health

Job Level: Mid Level

Number of Vacancies: 4

Application Deadline: 17 November 2026 at 5:00 PM Nigerian Time

Job Description

Action Against Hunger Nigeria is recruiting Nutrition and Health Officers to support the implementation, coordination and delivery of its Nutrition and Health programmes.

The successful candidates will oversee activities at health facilities supported by Action Against Hunger, strengthen the capacity of healthcare workers through training and mentorship, and ensure effective monitoring, reporting and implementation of project activities.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and update Nutrition and Health programme activities and maintain relevant sector mapping tools.
Collect, analyse and update health facility data, including acute malnutrition screening information and disease surveillance reports.
Conduct assessments of healthcare workers’ capacity and identify training and coaching needs.
Support the establishment of Tom Brown centres within health facility catchment areas for the management of moderate acute malnutrition.
Organize and facilitate technical training for healthcare workers on relevant health and nutrition interventions.
Monitor the quality of services provided at supported health facilities and ensure compliance with national and international healthcare standards.
Ensure that children and patients receive appropriate treatment in accordance with national health and nutrition protocols.
Monitor the availability of essential medical supplies, nutrition commodities and data collection tools at health facilities.
Identify gaps in healthcare service delivery and recommend corrective measures.
Coordinate monitoring and supervision visits to health facilities and prepare monthly activity plans.
Supervise, mentor and assess the performance of Nutrition and Health Assistants.
Maintain records of staff attendance, training activities, supervision visits and programme performance.
Maintain databases of healthcare workers, community health workers, volunteers and training activities.
Review and analyse facility reports, support disease surveillance reporting and assist government health workers with monthly DHIS2 reporting.
Prepare monthly reports highlighting programme progress, challenges, training activities and recommended solutions.
Support coordination meetings with government health managers and other relevant stakeholders.
Monitor referrals for high-risk pregnancies, severe acute malnutrition cases with medical complications and other conditions requiring higher-level healthcare.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health or another relevant qualification, with experience in Public Health and Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) programming.

Candidates must also have:

At least 3 years of experience in primary healthcare programmes.
Excellent report-writing and documentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Fluency in written and spoken English and Hausa.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience managing teams within similar programmes.
Ability to monitor activities, identify performance gaps and provide constructive feedback.
Ability to manage staff in accordance with local cultural practices and organizational policies.

Work Locations

Maiduguri: 3 vacancies

Mobbar: 1 vacancy

Employee Benefits

Application Link

5. Stabilization Center Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State

Employment Type: Full Time

Department: Nutrition and Health

Job Level: Mid Level

Number of Vacancies: 2

Application Deadline: 17 November 2026 at 5:00 PM Nigerian Time

Job Description

Action Against Hunger Nigeria is recruiting Stabilization Center Officers to oversee the day-to-day management and coordination of treatment services for children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) with medical complications at its supported Stabilization Centres.

The successful candidates will ensure the delivery of quality inpatient care in accordance with national healthcare protocols, international standards and Action Against Hunger guidelines.

They will also provide technical supervision and guidance to Stabilization Centre Doctors, Nurses and Nurse Assistants.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the daily operations of Stabilization Centres and ensure the provision of quality medical and nutritional care to children with severe acute malnutrition and medical complications.
Ensure that referred children are properly assessed, diagnosed and documented in accordance with national IMAM protocols and WHO guidelines.
Monitor compliance with admission and discharge criteria for stabilization centre beneficiaries.
Supervise the diagnosis and management of complications such as hypothermia, hypoglycaemia, dehydration and severe anaemia.
Monitor children’s anthropometric measurements, including weight, MUAC and bilateral oedema, to assess treatment progress.
Ensure proper documentation of patient registration, treatment records, follow-up cards and discharge information.
Train and supervise nurses and nurse assistants on the preparation, administration and monitoring of therapeutic milk.
Ensure proper breastfeeding support and implementation of the Supplementary Suckling Technique for mothers experiencing breastfeeding difficulties.
Monitor the administration of prescribed medicines and therapeutic foods in accordance with established medical protocols.
Ensure compliance with hygiene, sanitation and infection prevention procedures within the stabilization centres.
Monitor the availability, storage and consumption of therapeutic foods, medicines and medical supplies.
Prepare weekly and monthly stock reports, requisitions and supply forecasts to prevent stock shortages.
Organize training, refresher sessions and on-the-job coaching for Stabilization Centre healthcare workers.
Assess staff performance, identify capacity-building needs and provide technical supervision and mentorship.
Coordinate staff schedules, work distribution and performance monitoring.
Organize weekly medical meetings to review mortality cases, discuss clinical challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.
Maintain accurate patient records and ensure the availability of all required data collection and reporting tools.
Compile and analyse programme data and prepare monthly activity progress reports.
Coordinate with the Nutrition and Health Sector Manager, Logistics Department and Base Pharmacist to ensure adequate supplies and effective centre operations.
Monitor the maintenance and availability of stabilization centre ambulances and generators.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health or another relevant qualification, with experience in Public Health and Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) programming.

Candidates must also have:

At least 3 years of experience in inpatient management of Severe Acute Malnutrition cases with medical complications and IMAM programme implementation.
Excellent report-writing and documentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Fluency in written and spoken English and Hausa.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience managing healthcare teams within similar programmes.
Ability to monitor healthcare activities and provide constructive feedback.
Ability to manage staff in accordance with local cultural practices and organizational policies.

Employee Benefits

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Important Application Information

Action Against Hunger Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The organization does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process, including application, interviews or processing.

All applicants are required to complete every question in the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo reference and background checks and must comply with the organization’s safeguarding policies, professional standards and code of conduct.

Interested applicants should review the requirements for their preferred positions and submit their applications through the respective application links before the stated deadlines.